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Holboell's Rock Cress (Arabis holboellii) is a native perennial herb that grows in northern, southern and central California. It is moderately fast growing and short-lived. It grows in an upright form to a height of 2 feet, with active growth during the spring and summer. Flowers are purple and striking, and bloom in the mid spring. Leaves are medium green and deciduous. It tends to grow at elevations from 1600-11500 feet.
Perennial herb
2 ft Tall
Upright
Moderate
Winter Deciduous
Purple
Spring
Partial Shade
Low, Moderate
Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Does not grow well in clay soils.
Lodgepole Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Pinyon-Juniper Woodland, Red Fir Forest, Subalpine Forest, Yellow Pine Forest
Butterflies and moths supported
3 confirmed and 7 likely
Gray Marble
Anthocharis lanceolata
Southwestern Orangetip
Anthocharis thoosa
Pearly Marble
Euchloe hyantis
Sara Orangetip
Anthocharis sara